Phone batteries that last decades could be on the way - Newsreel

Batteries that last decades look possible

Nuclear batteries that last decades are being considered as an alternative to lithium batteries that require constant recharging. Professor Su-Il In, from the Daegu
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Humans have a lower heat tolerance than previously thought - Newsreel

Humans have low ability to tolerate extreme heat

Humans have been found to have a lower tolerance for extreme heat than previously thought. This is likely to become a major issue as temperatures rise. A University of
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Rental clothing may help reduce fashion waste - Newsreel

Rental clothing may help curb fashion waste

Rental clothing is being pushed as a possible remedy to the pollution generated by the fashion industry. Researchers in Sweden are examining business models to try to
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Holy Cross School, Wooloowin

Holy Cross School to receive major facilities upgrade

One of Brisbane’s oldest schools, Holy Cross at Wooloowin, is set to receive a major facilities upgrade. The 135-year-old school will receive a new façade and
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A new mini-robot is helping with early diagnosis and treatment of cancer - Newsreel

Mini robot set to revolutionise cancer detection

A tiny robot which can take 3D scans from inside the human body is bringing fresh hope for earlier cancer detection. A University of Leeds research team said they had
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Regular exposure to cold water has been found to improve cell health and stress management - Newsreel

Cold water immersion helps to manage stress

A new study has confirmed health benefits, including stress management, from regular dunking in cold water. A team from the University of Ottawa found that cold water
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St Finbarr’s School, Ashgrove Principal Catherine Connors (centre) visits Our Lady of the Sacred Heart (Cairns Diocese)

From city to country, students share STEM knowledge

An innovative city-country partnership with students and teachers will form part of the STEM program at some Brisbane Catholic Education schools. Students and staff from
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The Australian Government is cracking down on dodgy childcare providers - Newsreel

National crackdown on ‘dodgy’ childcare providers

The Federal Government has announced it will strength regulations governing childhood education and care as part of a crackdown on unscrupulous providers. In a
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Sport is no level playing field - Newsreel

New study explodes sport success myths

A new study has rejected the notion that sport is a great leveller that gives kids from all backgrounds an equal chance to succeed. Ohio State University research has
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Research shows exercise can improve brain health at any age - Newsreel

Exercise at any age improves brain function

Physical exercise at any age can improve brain function and memory, according to new research. The University of South Australia said findings from 133 systematic
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